Ribs as a casserole? Yes, please! While country-style ribs don’t actually come from the rib area of the pig (they’re from the shoulder), the meat has a similar flavor and texture to ribs, making this Roasted Country-Style Ribs and Mashed Potatoes sing.
Roasted Country-Style Ribs and Mashed Potatoes
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- MAKES 8 SERVINGS
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4½ pounds boneless country-style ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cups sliced yellow onions (2 to 3 large yellow onions)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- Garnish: fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, chili powder, and cumin. Add ribs, tossing to coat. Place in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add onions, oil, and 2 teaspoons salt, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in oregano and pepper.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
- In a large Dutch oven, add potatoes, water to cover, and remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment, add potatoes. Add cream cheese and butter. Beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 12-inch enameled-coated cast-iron braiser. Top with roasted pork, pan drippings, and onions. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until potatoes become golden brown, 15 minutes more. Garnish with oregano, if desired.
